AMA critical of Congress departing sans long-term CHIP reauthorization

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Millions of children depend on program for their health coverage

CHICAGO — As Congress leaves for the year, a critical program for the health of millions of children is not receiving a long-term reauthorization, even though there is a bipartisan consensus for a five-year extension of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

The American Medical Association (AMA) released the following statement:

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